XPS Flurocarbon

I bought the BPS ProLite Finesse Baitcaster reel, I didn't think 6# would
work on it, I thought it was to small of a line. I'll give the Stren a
whirl.

Kevin Van Dam hucks the stuff, who can you trust? (beside you guys in here)





"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..
Two things....
1. XPS line from BPS sucks. Use Stren.
2. 8# line on an ultra light reel is too big. Switch to 6# and you'll love
it.



"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
I bought a new ultra light weight reel and spooled on some XPS #8
Fluorocarbon, which was brand new. I had the chance try it out last
night, here's what I noticed and don't know if I got good or bad line. I
noticed that it would float on the surface sometimes and coil like a phone
cord. The water temps and air temps were low to mid 50's if this helps
any.

Wait a minute... hold the phone!

When you said you bought an ultra light reel, I was envisioning a spinning
reel. Most people will see where I erred... but this is a baitcaster? I
looked it up just to be sure and you're right. 6# test will definately be
too small, and the website product listing shows 10# line. That's the
smallest that I'd ever use on a baitcaster.

As far as your line brand goes... you'll still be much happier with Stren.
Or at least I know that I would and I've tried many different types.

Charles "The BassPro" Summers
Anyone remember that ---^


"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
I bought the BPS ProLite Finesse Baitcaster reel, I didn't think 6# would
work on it, I thought it was to small of a line. I'll give the Stren a
whirl.

Kevin Van Dam hucks the stuff, who can you trust? (beside you guys in
here)





"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..
Two things....
1. XPS line from BPS sucks. Use Stren.
2. 8# line on an ultra light reel is too big. Switch to 6# and you'll
love it.



"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
I bought a new ultra light weight reel and spooled on some XPS #8
Fluorocarbon, which was brand new. I had the chance try it out last
night, here's what I noticed and don't know if I got good or bad line. I
noticed that it would float on the surface sometimes and coil like a
phone cord. The water temps and air temps were low to mid 50's if this
helps any.

"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..

Charles "The BassPro" Summers
Anyone remember that ---^

Yes. I don't post much, but have been reading for eight years.

I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception. I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?


"Marty" wrote in message
...

"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..

Charles "The BassPro" Summers
Anyone remember that ---^

Yes. I don't post much, but have been reading for eight years.

On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 18:02:33 -0500, "Charles Summers"
wrote:

I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception. I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?

If I had my boat down here I would say come on down for a weekend.

Hell, come on down anyway! We can fish off the bank somewhere and
ride around afterwards.

Dan




"Marty" wrote in message
...

"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..

Charles "The BassPro" Summers
Anyone remember that ---^

Yes. I don't post much, but have been reading for eight years.

"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..
I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception. I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?

I think I'm one of the old-timers here on the group too. I believe I've
been around since 2000 (or thereabouts).

Right now, Joe is up to his butt in alligators, manning the Secret Weapon
booth at the Northwest Sport Show in Minneapolis. I was there to help him
set up and worked in the booth Wednesday and Thursday, but I have other
sponsor obligations and have to be in Madison Wisconsin on Saturday.

We also went around the Rhinelander area and surrounding towns setting up
more Secret Weapon dealers here in Wisconsin. Hopefully it was a fruitful
trip for Joe, he's traveled a lot of miles on this trip.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

Your just old steve! :}

Invitation is open to you too!

On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:57:10 -0500, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:


"Charles Summers" wrote in message
...
I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception. I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?

I think I'm one of the old-timers here on the group too. I believe I've
been around since 2000 (or thereabouts).

Right now, Joe is up to his butt in alligators, manning the Secret Weapon
booth at the Northwest Sport Show in Minneapolis. I was there to help him
set up and worked in the booth Wednesday and Thursday, but I have other
sponsor obligations and have to be in Madison Wisconsin on Saturday.

We also went around the Rhinelander area and surrounding towns setting up
more Secret Weapon dealers here in Wisconsin. Hopefully it was a fruitful
trip for Joe, he's traveled a lot of miles on this trip.

On Apr 4, 7:57*pm, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:
"Charles Summers" wrote in message

. ..

I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception. I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?

I think I'm one of the old-timers here on the group too. *I believe I've
been around since 2000 (or thereabouts).

Right now, Joe is up to his butt in alligators, manning the Secret Weapon
booth at the Northwest Sport Show in Minneapolis. *I was there to help him
set up and worked in the booth Wednesday and Thursday, but I have other
sponsor obligations and have to be in Madison Wisconsin on Saturday.

We also went around the Rhinelander area and surrounding towns setting up
more Secret Weapon dealers here in Wisconsin. *Hopefully it was a fruitful
trip for Joe, he's traveled a lot of miles on this trip.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiershttp://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rodshttp://www.herefishyfishy.com

Hi all!
I can vouch for Joe H working hard at the Show. I was there Saturday
and finally got to meet him. As veteran attendee of the NW Sport Show
going back to the late 1960's I can say that the crowd was down A LOT
for warm Saturday in Minnesota. Gas prices and the economy have got to
hurt. I am thinking in a couple months those that can still afford to
travel will find all sorts of cheap trips being offered. Joe Z.

Joe is like the Energizer Bunny... he just keeps going and going and
going...


"Joe Z" wrote in message
...
On Apr 4, 7:57 pm, "Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers"
wrote:
"Charles Summers" wrote in message

. ..

I think there are actually a few of us still here since rofb's inception.
I
rarely post anymore, since I don't have much to report. Maybe Joe will be
nice an offer to take a guy fishing one weekend.

There's a hint in there somewhere... did you see it Joe?

I think I'm one of the old-timers here on the group too. I believe I've
been around since 2000 (or thereabouts).

Right now, Joe is up to his butt in alligators, manning the Secret Weapon
booth at the Northwest Sport Show in Minneapolis. I was there to help him
set up and worked in the booth Wednesday and Thursday, but I have other
sponsor obligations and have to be in Madison Wisconsin on Saturday.

We also went around the Rhinelander area and surrounding towns setting up
more Secret Weapon dealers here in Wisconsin. Hopefully it was a fruitful
trip for Joe, he's traveled a lot of miles on this trip.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiershttp://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rodshttp://www.herefishyfishy.com

Hi all!
I can vouch for Joe H working hard at the Show. I was there Saturday
and finally got to meet him. As veteran attendee of the NW Sport Show
going back to the late 1960's I can say that the crowd was down A LOT
for warm Saturday in Minnesota. Gas prices and the economy have got to
hurt. I am thinking in a couple months those that can still afford to
travel will find all sorts of cheap trips being offered. Joe Z.

I ended up getting real tired of the line this past weekend, I had some
Sufix Elite in my boat in 6#, I wound it on and have not had any issue so
far. Casts like a dream tossing a tiny terminator spinnerbait.




"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..
Wait a minute... hold the phone!

When you said you bought an ultra light reel, I was envisioning a spinning
reel. Most people will see where I erred... but this is a baitcaster? I
looked it up just to be sure and you're right. 6# test will definately be
too small, and the website product listing shows 10# line. That's the
smallest that I'd ever use on a baitcaster.

As far as your line brand goes... you'll still be much happier with Stren.
Or at least I know that I would and I've tried many different types.

Charles "The BassPro" Summers
Anyone remember that ---^


"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
I bought the BPS ProLite Finesse Baitcaster reel, I didn't think 6# would
work on it, I thought it was to small of a line. I'll give the Stren a
whirl.

Kevin Van Dam hucks the stuff, who can you trust? (beside you guys in
here)





"Charles Summers" wrote in message
. ..
Two things....
1. XPS line from BPS sucks. Use Stren.
2. 8# line on an ultra light reel is too big. Switch to 6# and you'll
love it.



"Mike Getz" wrote in message
...
I bought a new ultra light weight reel and spooled on some XPS #8
Fluorocarbon, which was brand new. I had the chance try it out last
night, here's what I noticed and don't know if I got good or bad line.
I noticed that it would float on the surface sometimes and coil like a
phone cord. The water temps and air temps were low to mid 50's if this
helps any.